Shloka 1.14.58

अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

ऐन्द्रश्च विधिवद्दत्तो राजा चाभिषुतोऽनघः।

माध्यन्दिनं च सवनं प्रावर्तत यथाक्रमम्॥

Transliteration

aindraś ca vidhivad datto rājā cābhiṣuto ’naghaḥ | mādhyandinaṃ ca savanaṃ prāvartata yathākramam ||

Translation

Indra’s portion was duly offered, and the faultless Soma was pressed. The midday savana too proceeded, in proper order and sequence.

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Soma (rājā)
• Savana (ritual session)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma as adherence to vidhi: righteousness in ritual is shown through correct offerings and orderly procedure (yathākramam).

What is the narrative situation?

A procedural description of the sacrifice: offerings to Indra and the pressing of Soma occur, including the midday savana, in the correct sequence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and correctness in sacred duty—ritual specialists and patron uphold order without deviation.